Internal Audit Manager
Internal Audit Manager
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Internal Audit Manager
Location: Akron OH (Hybrid In Office Tuesday through Thursday)
Travel: Minimal (Approximately 5
**Only candidates who are a US Citizen or Green card holder will be considered**
Position Overview:
The Internal Audit Manager will play a key leadership role in executing and enhancing the organizations internal audit function with a strong focus on operational auditing and strategic advisory services. This role is intended as a talent pipeline for future finance leadership positions with a typical rotational path from Internal Audit into roles within Accounting FP&A or other areas of the business within three years.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical acumen experience supervising audit engagements and a commitment to continuous learning through data analytics and automation. This position requires someone who can lead with integrity collaborate across departments and contribute to a highperforming insightsdriven audit function.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead endtoend audit engagements including planning risk assessment reporting and followup.
Supervise and mentor junior auditors ensuring quality and consistency throughout the audit lifecycle.
Develop audit objectives and programs tailored to the business environment using a riskbased approach.
Assess internal control design and operating effectiveness across various business processes and systems.
Serve as a strategic advisor by identifying control gaps and proposing actionable remediation strategies.
Integrate data analytics into audit methodology; obtain Alteryx certification within one quarter of joining.
Contribute to the departments role as a business partner through valueadded advisory services (approx. 30 of audit activity).
Collaborate with leadership to support ongoing strategic initiatives and change management activities.
Participate in the development of the annual audit plan and risk assessment processes.
Maintain awareness of emerging risks regulatory developments and industry best practices.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related discipline.
CPA preferred; CPA Candidate or CIA considered.
47 years of progressive audit experience including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
Proven ability to lead audit engagements across planning fieldwork and reporting phases.
Experience designing and executing audit programs and assessing control frameworks.
Strong analytical communication and project management skills.
Alteryx or similar data analytics experience highly preferred (certification required posthire).
Big 4 public accounting or inhouse company experience strongly preferred.
Background in manufacturing or consumer goods industries preferred; other industry backgrounds (e.g. financial services insurance healthcare) will be considered with demonstrated operational audit experience.
Work Environment:
This role follows a hybrid work schedule with inoffice presence required Tuesday through Thursday. Remote work is permitted during the final week of each month. Minimal travel (up to 5 may be required for audit fieldwork or meetings.
Employment Type
Full Time
